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FLOODS WON’T DAMPEN SPIRIT Communities hailed after show of strength against rising waters COMMUNITIES in Basingstoke devastated by flooding have been hailed for the tremendous spirit they have shown in helping each other in a time of crisis. Buckskin is one of the borough’s worst hit areas, with nearly 20 homes having to be evacuated and many more under threat. And the forecast for the next few days shows no sign of letting up, with high winds and heavy rain predicted. The streets primarily affected are Antrim Close, Sperrin Close, Grampian Way, Bodmin Close and Exmoor Close. Warnings have also been issued for Overton and Whitchurch. David Parker, 19, and his parents have been forced to move out of the house they have lived in for the last 14 years. “All the water has come up through the property, the front room’s gone, the kitchen’s gone, the hallway’s full of water – the

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A FAMILIAR part of the Basingstoke landscape has celebrated its 40th birthday this week. Fanum House, the Basingstoke headquarters of the AA, was opened by the Queen on November 19, 1973. The ÂŁ4.5million building, which is the second-tallest in Basingstoke, stands at 18 storeys (274 feet), and is recognisable for its distinctive net of aluminium ďŹ ns. Fanum House currently houses 936 workers, and was the original shift in AA headquarters after they moved out of their Leicester Square building. And staff have fond memories of the historic day. Jan Archer, AA ďŹ nance administrator, said: “The day before we were told that the Queen would be visiting our ofďŹ ce to see the membership records of other members of the Royal Family. “We were also shown the correct way to curtsey and had to keep • Continued on page 2

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Pulling together to fight the floods • From front page However, despite being able to take around 25,000 litres of water at once, battling the persistent rain is proving a daunting task. And due to overflowing sewage after flooded drains, the water is contaminated, meaning it needs to be disposed at the sewage site in Chineham. Cllr Robert Taylor, BDBC ward member for Buckskin, said: “We have residents putting sandbags down for their neighbours. Everybody has rallied round – there’s a terrific community spirit. “And the spirit of the residents who are going through a terrible tragedy are so positive – they’re being very philosophical about

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it. Some people aren’t insured, and they face serious problems down the line.� Fellow BDBC ward member Tony Jones added: “People around are responding extremely well. The community centre is open. You have got volunteers who don’t live that close, who live on the other side of the estate, coming in and helping everybody.� Basingstoke MP Maria Miller has been at the centre, and paid tribute to those working to

support those affected, as well promising flood help victims are a priority. “The priority right now is to ensure that those people affected by the flooding have somewhere to move to and that everything is done to support them at this very difficult time,� she said. The area’s county councillor, Stephen Reid, added: “It is really sad to see people’s flooded homes, and the focus is rightly on giving help to affected residents in Buckskin, both those who have already had to evacuate their home as well as those whose homes are at risk.� Hampshire County Council (HCC) said it has delivered

over 35,000 sandbags around the county, and have pledged to keep supporting the plight. Cllr Sean Woodward, HCC executive member for Transport, said: “We have deployed all the resources we have in tackling this flooding across Hampshire, with hundreds of staff working round the clock.� The county’s fi re service are also distributing carbon monoxide detectors to provide warning of potential build-up of the gas. Assistant chief officer Neil Odin said: “Anything powered by petrol or diesel can emit CO in its exhaust gases and so we are making communities aware of the potential dangers.�

Odiham school takes top spot on podium AN ODIHAM School put in a strong showing in the London and South East F1 in Schools regional final, in the competition for school children to design and create their own scale model racing car. Robert Mays School took home a number of trophies, with their Colossus F1 team taking the runner up place in the F1 class, and Team Venom winning the Bloodhound class. It means that the school will now be preparing for the national fi nals in Birmingham next month, which could ultimately lead them to the world fi nals in Abu Dhabi in November.

Colussus F1 team manager Victoria Waterfield, 16, said: “The day went really well for us and we’re looking forward to the nationals. “We need to focus on our car now and making sure to meet the regulations, and we’ll be working on developing our car to be ready for March.� Andrew Denford, founder and chairman of F1 in Schools, said: “All the students put so much time, work and commitment into the competition and show just how much can be achieved.�

Top of the Town views are sought CAR parks behind the Top of the Town could be turned into squares of specialist shops and restaurants, in plans being considered by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC). The council has been speaking to traders and organisations in the Top of the Town about the proposals, and is now inviting the public to comment on a potential 20-year vision for the area. Known as the ‘Concept Masterplan’, the vision aims to make improvements to the area and attract more shoppers to the town centre. BDBC deputy leader Cllr Ranil Jayawardena said: “It is essential that we develop an idea of what kind of place we want the Top of the Town to be. “We will consider how this will fit with the rest of the town’s success, including Festival Place, The Malls and Basing View. “Getting views from local residents and visitors of Basingstoke on this is an essential part of the process. I would strongly encourage everyone to have their say to help us shape the plans for the future.� The consultation ends on March 7. Anyone wishing to comment on the proposals can go to www.basingstoke. gov.uk /go/towncentrevision.

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Residents angry over bus route alterations BASINGSTOKE residents angered by changes in bus timetables have spoken out about their fury. Last month, Stagecoach announced a major shake-up of its services to a number of areas in and out of Basingstoke. Oakley residents and councillors have been particularly displeased with the overhaul, which has seen the jazz 8 bus route changed and service cut from every half-hour to every hour. Anne Gray, who lives in the area, said: “I rely on the buses completely to do my shopping, get into town, meet friends as well as getting my six month old to his jab appointments and baby classes. “The reduction in service for the village is going to be a nightmare for us. The reason we decided to move to Oakley was the regular half hourly bus service.” Councillor Diane Taylor, ward member for Oakley and North Waltham, said: “Stagecoach is, of course, a business and is therefore driven by fi nance and so is not constrained by inconvenience to customers. “The Oakley service, which currently runs at a loss, will only fall further as people feel that they have no choice but to fi nd alternative ways of getting into town.” Brighton Hill is another area affected – with the number 1 service now a shorter route every eight minutes, and a new 12 service in place between Brighton Hill and Hatch Warren. However, there is no more direct link to Wade Road and Chineham. Resident Joe Henry branded the changes “a tragedy for the town”. “My real concern is for those who are old, vulnerable or are dependent on using the buses,” he added. Mr Henry also called on Hampshire County Council to up its efforts to save the route.

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Cllr Anna McNair Scott, HCC ward member for Candovers, said: “I am aware of how Stagecoach’s changes of service are affecting people. We don’t have much influence but I’ll have a go.” Andrew Dyer, managing director of Stagecoach South, said the situation was regrettable, and there would be losers as well as winners’ when this type of change happens. “What we’ve done is a very detailed exercise to map the demand for our services with the resources that we put in to run them. “And the result is overall we genuinely believe the majority of people in Basingstoke will have a better bus service. “Of course when you do a wideranging review like this, there are almost inevitably some losers as well as some winners. “And that we regret but it’s a fi nancial imperative for our bus service to be fi nancially viable.” The company has also been criticised for perceived lack of consultation with residents. Cllr Carolyn Wooldridge, BDBC ward member for Brighton Hill North, said: “Stagecoach would have been better consulting on these fi nalised proposals given the radical nature of them rather than announcing them in the way they have. Several residents have already been in contact with me to say they have not been consulted and I can see why they feel that way.” Mr Dyer said the company did not want to instill fear into the public consciousness when there was no confi rmation the changes would happen. However, he did add things could have been handled “better” when the plans were at fi nal draft stage. The changes will come into force from Sunday. For more information on the new routes, visit the Stagecoach website.

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Concerns over solar farm’s visual impact RESIDENTS of an area near a proposed solar farm in Overton remain concerned about the impact it will have on the landscape. Plans went on display at Overton Community Centre last week for the proposed solar farm at Court Drove. Around 100 people attended the consultation, and feedback indicated that most were in favour of proposals for an increase of solar energy. However, people remain worried that the site, if approved, could be an eyesore for the surrounding area. Councillor Paula Baker, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s ward member for Overton, admitted to having “confl icting feelings” on the plans. “I am waiting to see the fi nal planning application and to hear the advice of the borough’s landscape impact assessment of it before making my mind up,” she said. “However, I fi nd I have confl icting feelings about the proposal – we urgently need to do something to generate electricity more locally and from renewable energy sources, but high grade farm land is needed to support the rural economy. “This site is close to houses and the well-used Harroway and is likely to be visible from the south

Body found on tower block balcony THE body of a woman was found on a balcony of a Basingstoke tower block on Monday morning. Police were called out to attend Crown Heights in Alencon Link at 8.45am that morning. Churchill Way up to Eastrop roundabout was closed by police while the incident was being dealt with. The footpath connecting Crown Height to the bus station was also shut for a few hours. Both the footpath and the roads were reopened at 12 noon. At time of print, police were treating the cause of her death as unexplained.

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western part of the village. “It would seem to be more sustainable to use our roofs for solar rather than our “best and most versatile” agricultural land.” Fellow BDBC ward member Cllr Ian Tilbury added: “Given the size and industrial nature of the proposal, it is hardly something you would wish to see at the end of your garden. I am sure there are far more suitable sites out of public view, or even better on the roofs of existing buildings.” Developers Belectric and Luminous Energy said only six people had objected in the feedback forms they provided at the consultation, with 40 in favour of the plans. A spokesman for the company said: “The main concern raised by residents was to do with the potential visual impact of the solar farm. “Whilst the site is generally well screened by existing hedgerows and trees, we intend to plant new hedgerows around some of the margins of the solar farm and also bulk up gaps in existing hedgerows.” BLE plan to submit a planning application by the end of the month.

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Geared up for the Basingstoke Gang Show THE gang is in town today and for the next eight days as the Basingstoke Gang Show returns. The show started in 1980, and now puts on a show every two years at the Haymarket Theatre. It is the 21st show held since its inauguration. The show is made up of around 70 cubs, scouts, guides, explorers and young leaders from in and

around the Basingstoke area. “As I look back to when it all started in 1980, this show feels like a real ‘coming of age,” said chairman Steve Edney. “Our bi-annual variety show has a cast made up entirely from local Cubs, Scouts, Guides, Explorers and Young Leaders within our local community. “We have a reputation for being the leading Gang Show

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HAMPSHIRE County Council are set to plough over two-thirds of a billion pounds into the county’s economy. The £668.7million investment is set to be the largest capital investment of all county authorities in the south east. Improvements to roads and bridges are a main priority, with £130m of the money going into their maintenance - £6m more than last time. Council leader Roy Perry has called on Whitehall to make grant calculations much clearer. Cllr Perry added: “I think there needs to be much more clarity from Government about how these grant formulae are calculated. “However I am pleased that representations the Council and I personally have made to Government...

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that we have got some extra help.” “This budget provides a record [amount of money] into the fabric of Hampshire communities, creating growth and a level of investment that will create hundreds of private sector jobs from construction, to maintenance and supplies. “All this while residents will still be paying the lowest for services like social care, schools, highways and libraries than anywhere else in the South East – and with no increase for the last four years. “Despite needing to make over £230m savings, we are adding to the budget for adult care, safeguarding the expenditure on the most vulnerable children. “And, thanks to our lobbying through the county councils network, will be using funding government has made available through the New Homes Bonus to continue

our investment into the long-term condition of Hampshire’s roads.” The council are also dedicating £20m towards improving broadband for residents, and hope ‘thousands of quality school places’ will be developed from the funds. The government grant for Hampshire in 2014/15 will be £116 per head. The budget proposals will now be recommended to the full council on February 20. Cllr Perry added: “Hampshire has been sensible and realistic. We’ve managed the budget in a planned way to give us the time to reshape the way that services are provided, working in new ways to deliver the same quality services, or better in some cases, with less money, thus reducing pressures on frontline services. “By starting our efficiency work early we have released money to invest; broadband is one example. “Our aim is to maintain the best local services while living within our means.”

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“All the dogs were so talented and it was very hard to make a decision. We fi nally chose Mystique, a yorkie/cairn terrier cross who is eight years old and owned by Lesley Diamond from Basingstoke, as our winner. Puccini’s tale tells the tragic story of hopeless love between the doomed Mimi and penniless writer Rodolfo, and includes the famous arias Your Tiny Hand Is Frozen, They call Me Mimi and Musetta’s Waltz. La Boheme is at The Anvil on Sunday. See the Anvil Arts website or call the box office on 01256 844244. • Lesley Diamond and Mystique

DETECTIVES are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man from Kingsclere and are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time. Patrick Evans, aged 54, of Swan Street in Kingsclere, died at the North Hampshire Hospital on Thursday, February 6. He had been taken to hospital by ambulance on Saturday, February 1, following an incident outside his house. It is not known how he died. Detective Sergeant Paula James from Basingstoke CID said: “We are conducting a range of enquiries to establish the circumstances leading up to Mr Evans’ death. “As part of our investigation we would like to speak to anyone who may have seen an incident involving two men near to the single lane pinch point on Swan Street in Kingsclere between 7.45pm and 8.10pm on Saturday, February 1. “In particular we are keen to speak to the occupants of the vehicles as we believe they passed by at the time of the incident and may have witnessed something which could assist with our investigation.” A 20-year-old man from Bishops Green has been arrested in connection with the incident, and has been bailed until March 10. Call 101 with information.

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Cops appeal continues after assault outside pub at New Year POLICE are continuing to investigate an assault outside a Basingstoke pub on New Year’s Day. A 19-year-old Basingstoke man was set upon by a group of people at the Great Western pub on Vyne Road just after midnight. He suffered bruising and cuts to his nose. One of the men involved is described as white, in his late teens to early 20s. Wearing a beige coat, blue jeans and a black baseball cap on backwards. PC Clare Hughes said: “This was a particularly nasty assault as the victim was unable to defend himself due to the amount of people who launched a sudden and sustained attack on him.” A 19-year-old woman has been arrested and bailed until March 4.

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Do you have info on burglaries in town? POLICE in Basingstoke are appealing for information and witnesses following three burglaries in the area. Between 2pm and 6pm on Tuesday, January 21, a 79-yearold woman’s home on Loggon Road was burgled while she was in the house. Offenders entered the house after walking in through an unlocked door, before stealing jewellery. At about 4pm the victim noticed a suspicious man walk past her house. He is described as being in his early 20s, with dark hair, of medium build, 5ft 8ins to 5ft 10ins tall and was wearing a black woollen coat. Detective Sergeant Heike Bruek is investigating this incident and would like to speak to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious. Elsewhere, two homes on Waterloo Avenue in Winklebury were targeted by burglars during the day on January 26. They were unable to force entry into one property but stole gold jewellery and a money box from the other.

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Family tribute to ‘true friend’ THE family of a man who died in a two-car collision in Whitchurch on Thursday said he was ‘a true friend and gentleman’. John Porter, 64, died in the crash, where the van he was driving collided with a Mercedes, at Larks Barrow Hill on Newbury Road. The family tribute read: “John Porter, a true friend and gentleman tragically died in a car accident just outside Whitchurch on Thursday, February 6 2014. “He will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him. The family would very much appreciate being left to grieve in peace.” The four men in the Mercedes were taken to Southampton General Hospital. Two of the men sustained life threatening injuries. Anyone with any information or who saw the vehicles prior to the collision is asked to contact the Road Death Investigation Team at Eastleigh on 101. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

PC David Catchpole is appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area to contact him. In a separate incident, burglars twice attempted to force entry into a house on Gloucester Drive between 11am on Friday, January 31 and 12.30pm on Sunday, February 2. They caused damage to the window but no entry was gained to the property. If you saw anything suspicious in the area you should contact Detective Sergeant Heike Bruek. Residents are reminded to ensure their properties are kept secure at all times and to report any suspicious activity to the police on 101, or to call 999 if a crime is in progress. For further advice please contact your local Safer Neighbourhoods team by calling 101 or visit www.hampshire.police.uk and type in your postcode to fi nd your local policing pages. Anyone with information about any of these incidents should contact Hampshire Constabulary by calling 101.

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Appeal after Sherfield memorial damage A NORTH Hampshire war memorial has been damaged in what police believe is an attempted theft of a bronze sword, which was attached to it. The memorial in Sherfield on Loddon was damaged some time prior to January 30, which was when a member of the public spotted that the sword had been pulled away from its fi xings. Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the damage being caused to come forward. PCSO James Rickaby said: “We believe that an attempt was made to steal the sword which has resulted in this damage. “It was reported to police by a member of the public who noticed it on January 30. “Did you see any suspicious activity at the war memorial or in the vicinity around this date?� Anyone with information is asked to contact PCSO Rickaby on 101, or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

intendent Kath Barnes and her team of dedicated officers. “Through their focussed approach they have significantly reduced the risks of harm to communities, in particular the significant violence linked to drug trafficking. Chief Constable Andy Marsh said: “Operation Fortress demonstrates what we can achieve when we work together more closely as a constabulary and alongside our partner agencies. “Having the team in place for a further 12 months gives us flexibility to focus on embedding the successes of the campaign throughout the organisation while work is ongoing to restructure the force.� Detective Superintendent Kath Barnes, who leads the campaign, added: “I’d like to extend my thanks to all those agencies and police colleagues who’ve worked with us over the last two years to make this campaign the success that it has been and I’m looking forward to continuing with this extremely important work in protecting vulnerable people and keeping communities safe from drugs-related violence.�

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DREDGING work at Fleet Pond is entering the next phase of the ongoing restoration project, with silt from the pond set to be used at a golf course. Silt will be taken from the island in Brookly Bay to be used by Keltbray Ltd at one of its courses in southern England. In addition, Hemelite Bay will also be dredged, with silt from the site being used to create extensions to the Wellington and Northern Reedbeds. This phase is being funded by the Environment Agency, with the ÂŁ1million restoration project being led by Hart District Council. Cllr Sara Kinnell, portfolio holder for leisure and environmental promotions, is pleased that the silt will be used elsewhere. She said: “Gaining permission to take the silt off-site is a major step in the Fleet Pond Restoration Project, and will enable future removal as more funding becomes available.â€? Colin Gray, chairman of Fleet Pond Society, said: “It is very good news that we have found a project able to take silt removed from the pond. “This will help our objective to remove further silt in future phases of the restoration programme.â€?

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STAFF at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital collected five awards between them last week, which they won at the WOW! Awards last year. The awards acknowledge hospital staff who provide excellent customer care and go beyond the call of duty, and were judged by public governors from Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. All the winners gathered together on February 4 for the ceremony, which saw the presentation of a number of special overall awards chosen by directors, local rotary organisations and the Trust’s chairman. Chief operating officer and chief nurse Donna Green said: “We have an outstanding group of staff and the awards highlight the dedication and hard work they put in to deliver high quality services for our patients. “Our staff have been nominated for some amazing things and it makes me feel extremely proud and privileged to work here when I read all the nominations we receive.� Business leader and author Dr Liz Jackson was the guest

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Brothers’ impossible dream BRITAIN’S Got Talent finalists Richard and Adam are embarking on their first ever UK tour, and the first show is at The Anvil on Saturday. The Welsh singing duo fi nished third in last year’s series of the popular talent show, and their debut album ‘The Impossible Dream’ spent four weeks in the number one spot, selling over 200,000 copies. As well as performing songs from the album, the pair have also promised a range of other harmonies, interspersed with stories from growing up singing together. “We’ve always said that it’s great doing albums,” said Richard. “But what we look to do is stand in a room, to perform and sing. “That’s all we’ve done for the last however many years, singing as and when we can, so fi nally the ability to go onto a stage and for people to have paid to come and see us, we just can’t wait for it. It’s something we’ve lived our lives being part of 24 hours a day. It’s just hopefully going to be a great show.” Despite their success on Britain’s Got Talent, their experience

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in the fi nal was marred when a disgruntled violinist ran on stage during their performance, and started throwing eggs at Simon Cowell. “It was such a weird experience,” Richard said. “We were singing and were just totally unaware. We had earpieces in, so we couldn’t hear the reaction of the audience, judges, nothing. “We just carried on, and it got to the instrumental of the song and we clocked her. Then we’ve looked forward and seen Simon covered in egg. “Simon had rejected their group in the past, and we were disappointed with that coming from another artist. “But there was light at the end of the tunnel. Releasing an album with four weeks at number one was absolute madness, and it just made the whole process seem worth it at that point.” Richard and Adam are hoping to release a new album later in the year. • Richard (left) and Adam perform the first show of their first UK tour at The Anvil this weekend

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Welcome to our Entertainments page where we are showcasing all that is good in local entertainment ranging from professional to amateur acts. If you would like your event considered for publication please contact reporter Adam Flinn at adam@taylornewspapers.co.uk or telephone 01235 516933

Basingstoke locks in! A FOLK and hip-hop dance extravaganza is coming to Basingstoke this evening, as the stage show The Lock In to The Anvil as part of a national tour. It is the brainchild of awardwinning folk band The Demon Barbers, and follows the story of a group of street dancers who arrive at an apparently deserted pub. But as the regulars arrive, a clash of cultures soon turns into a dance floor stand-off, with

Andrew Lawrence COMEDIAN Andrew Lawrence is bringing his new show to the Bordon Phoenix on Saturday, promising all new material with ‘There is No Escape’. He has previously appeared on the BBC show ‘Live at the Apollo’ and is the star of his own radio series ‘How Did We End Up Like This?’, both of which have been gaining him popularity in recent years. The show starts at 8pm, and tickets cost ÂŁ15. Further details are available at www. phoenixarts.co.uk or by calling 01420 472664.

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bouncers dancing the Morris and a range of music including hiphop, house, funk and ska. More than 150 dance groups from around the UK, featuring over 2,000 dancers in total, are involved with the show. “The support from dance groups of all genres has been unbelievable,� said Damien Barber, artistic director for The Demon Barbers. “Our work is all about everyday people dancing as part of their community, and for these local groups to support us in this way is really inspiring. “I’ve always seen folk music and dance as an incredibly modern and vibrant living tradition, and wanted to fi nd a way to bring that vision to the widest possible audience. “The Lock In is the result of several years of artistic collaborations and development, and I’m extremely excited that it’s fi nally touring! “The response has been phenomenal from both folkies and

’Stoke set to play host to battle of the sexes‌ BASINGSTOKE Discovery Centre is host to a Battle of the Sexes this afternoon, as local actors Brenda Palmer and Bryn Strudwick discuss the age-old relationship between men and women. They will present a mix of poetry and prose to celebrate the differences between the genders, with the show staged on the eve of Valentine’s Day. Entry is £3 for a 2pm start. For more information, go to www.hants.gov.uk/bsdc.

Reggae and soul on Valentine’s

• The Lock In sees a mix of dance styles at The Anvil this evening street dance fans. in the two, seemingly very dif- parts from the worlds of break “All our dancers have also ferent, dance styles.â€? dancing, popping and krump. taken the opportunity to learn Tonight’s show promises to It starts at 7.30pm, and tickets from each other and have been bring together some of the UK’s cost ÂŁ19.50. Go to www.anvilarts. amazed by the similarities and top clog, sword and Morris danc- org.uk or call 01256 844244 for shared experiences they found ers, along with their counter- more information.

THE Railway in Winchester is hosting a Valentine’s Day special tomorrow evening, featuring music from reggae and soul band The Delegators. They are made of five musicians, including Leon Vince, Ramy Eissa and Arthur BÊranger, and have been performing at venues worldwide since 2008. Doors open at 7.30pm, and tickets are £9 on the night. Go to www.railwaylive.co.uk for more information.

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WHERE IS MY MIND? Jon Robbins

13 January - 31 March, 2am - 4am Kingsclere Village Hall

DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES Art Tutor Bethany will lead you in a class lesson or support you in your own projects in a range of media. Come along relax, have fun and enjoy! Louise Porton on 01635 299371 or email education@kingsclerevillageclub.co.uk 12 February - 15 February, 7:30pm Central Studio Queen Mary’s College

LES MISERABLES – SCHOOL EDITION Tickets: ÂŁ9.00 full | ÂŁ7.00 concession | ÂŁ5.00 students & children | ÂŁ22.00 family (2 adults, 2 children) The Extended Diploma Performing Arts and Music students present Victor Hugo’s epic story, recounting the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Featuring ‘I Dreamed a Dream’, ‘On My Own’ and ‘One Day More’, this famous stage musical version of Les Miserables is set to stir the heart and build on the success of previous productions including ‘Tommy’, ‘Joseph and Hisamazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ and last year, ‘Miss Saigon’. www.centralstudio.co.uk 13 February, 7:30pm The Anvil

THE LOCK IN featuring live music by The Demon Barbers. This infectious show is full of energy and joy. Sword dances are performed with snooker-cues, pub bouncers dance the Morris and B-boys flirt with clog girls. 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk 14 February Moose Centre, Churchill Way

JAM NIGHT Low price bar. All welcome www.basingstokebluesclub.co.uk 15 February, 7:45pm The Anvil

RICHARD AND ADAM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM Singing a wide variety of songs, from classic love songs to the powerful title track, Richard and Adam will be performing glorious harmonies and stunning vocals that will send chills down your spine. 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk

scheme to raise funds, you can have free entry to the Fayre if you bring along an old car/caravan/motorcycle/ scooter battery. Go to www.serenity-centre. com/22/10/2013/leaking-news/ to find out more. The Serenity Centre is a not-for-profit company run by volunteers 01256 850521 www.serenity-centre.com 16 February, 7:30pm The Anvil

LA BOHĂˆME Puccini’s powerful and emotional masterpiece tells the tragic tale of hopeless love between the doomed Mimi and penniless writer Rodolfo, and includes the famous arias Your Tiny Hand Is Frozen, They call Me

21 February, 7:45pm The Anvil

THE FRANK AND ELLA SHOW Jacqui Dankworth and Todd Gordon 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk 22 February, 8pm Central Studio Queen Mary’s College

THE MODS Expect classics from the 60s and early 70s that encapsulate the true essence of Mod music and it’s evolution through the late 60’s summer of love into the heavier 70s. The Who, Small Faces, The Kinks, Toots and The Maytals, Desmond Dekker, Spencer Davis, Stevie Winwood, The Stones, The Beatles, Booker T and The MG’s, Manfredd Mann, Yardbirds, The Animals...this list could be endless. www.centralstudio.co.uk

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26 February, 7:29pm The Haymarket

Come & see our 10 wolves including Arctic, European/ North Western wolves. Photography platform area overlooking the wolves enclosure & waterfall pond. Guided tours & talks during the day & watch the wolves being fed at 2pm. Ask the experts about wolves & listen to them howling. No food facilities but tea, coffee & soft drinks available to purchase. Outdoor picnic benches. No booking required. Adults £8, Children 3-12 & Senior Citizens £5, Children under 3 – Free. Sorry no dogs allowed on site. 11am – 4pm 0118 971 3330 www.ukwolf.org

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20 February, 7:45pm The Anvil

HEROES AND SUPERHEROES Heroes both historical and fictitious as well as the superheroes of comics remain a mine of inspiration for Hollywood and some of the best big screen adventures ever. The music includes The Magnificent Seven, Saving Private Ryan and Apollo 13. 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk

1 March, 7:30pm Central Studio Queen Mary’s College

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Tickets: ÂŁ10.50 full | ÂŁ9.50 concessions | ÂŁ6.00 students & children Setamidst the backdrop of WW1, Woyzeck is a startling depiction of the lowly soldier plagued by visions of the apocalypse and plunged into homicidal lunacy by the world around him. Fusing gothic storytelling, puppetry, song and a spine chilling sound track, this brand new adaptation based on the play by Georg Buchner takes the audience into a world that is disturbingly atmospheric, heart breakingly poignant, darkly comic and delightfully interactive. www.centralstudio.co.uk

Moses is a cantankerous 2 foot high puppet, with a cardboard head, who lives on a table. And he’s got a problem. All he ever gets asked to perform is fairy tales or children’s birthday parties, and he’s fed up with it. He’s an artist! He’s a serious puppet! So tonight, for one show only, the table is his and he is going to perform an epic story. The final 12 hours of the life of Moses, in real time, on his table. Tickets £12 full | £10 concessions | £8.00 students and children. www.centralstudio.co.uk 01256 418318

This new production, marking director Dmitri Tcherniakov’s Met debut, is a new version constructed by him in collaboration with conductor Gianandrea Noseda and taken from all of Borodin’s known music and orchestrations. http://Metopera.org/uk

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Alter egos, ailments, love, nostalgia, indie-nights and belly-laughs. Enjoy an hour full of raucous stand-up for anyone who’s tried to live in the moment, only to realise that the moment happened over a decade ago. 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk

We have 2 family tickets for this great evening out. Each ticket will admit two adults and two children and to be in with a chance of winning just answer this simple question: Who is the aerial performer with the troupe? To enter visit www.basingstokeobserver.co.uk or email competitions@basingstokeobserver with your answer and your address. This competition closes Friday, February 28.

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Snail Tails’ thoroughly original and highly participatory production that’s sometimes moral, sometimes delightfully absurd, but always colourful, curious and fun. Tickets: £6 full | £5 children 01256 418318 www.centralstudio. co.uk

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A BIRD IN YOUR EAR

The world’s greatest fictional detective confronts the most complex case of all – his own psyche. Fine wit, broad humour, high drama – a touch of pathos - ‘elementary’ aspects of this original and entertaining solo play. 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk

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The Moscow State Circus returns to The Anvil for three shows, one on Friday 7 March at 7.30pm and two on Saturday 8 March at 2pm and 6pm and you really shouldn’t miss what is undoubtedly the greatest and most famous circus on earth. As the show opens, superstar clowns Pavlik and Klava invite the audience to a wondrous and mysterious place. As the loveable buffoons reminisce about past times in one of the most famous cities on earth they are surrounded by a multitude of flying, back flipping, juggling and roller skating performers. This year’s show features the unbelievable roller-skating of the Veslovskis, the ladder balancing Efremkin Brothers, Yakovlev Vertical Pole Jugglers, the most demanding feats of strength from the hand balancing of Vladislav Khostik, and the gorgeous and gracious aerial act of Natalia Goncharova. Add to the mix, the Kozak Whip Crackers and the revolving Russian swing, catapults its 10 strong troupe high into the apex of the auditorium at breakneck speed. Tickets for The Moscow State Circus are priced £27, £22 and £16; under 16s £3 off top 2 ticket prices. For more information or for tickets, call the Anvil Arts box office on 01256 844244. Or use the Anvil Arts website www.anvilarts.org.uk.

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Taking care of your motor FASTFIT Service Centre is celebrating its tenth anniversary at Unit One, Moniton Trading Estate in West Ham Lane. And the independent automotive specialist is proud to be expanding in a bid to give its customers exactly what they want. “Everything your car needs is here under one roof’’, explained manager Byron Lewis who, like his team of experts, has spent a lifetime in the automotive industry. He added: At Fastfit we offer hourly rates which are some of the best in Basingstoke. No job is beyond us and we are quite simply a one-stop shop and more besides. Whether it’s and entire engine overhaul or just tweaking the brakes. we will do it, and do it well.’’ The business is continually expanding and includes a new mobile tyre fitting and home start service. A comprehensive diagnostic service can also be provided and the business issues many dealer level tools ranging

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Collard and Foster to team up again with Turkington Rain wipes out fixtures THE recent bad weather decimated the region’s footballing fixtures at the weekend, with no play possible involving any of our teams. Basingstoke Town were scheduled to take on Hayes and Yeading at Kingsfield, but the match was called off a day in advance due to the state of the surface. Jason Bristow’s men will be hoping to host Chelmsford on Saturday, but with a month’s rainfall scheduled for four days this week, this is very much in doubt. Also in question are matches involving Hartley Wintney, Whitchurch United and Tadley Calleva. Hartley Wintney are due to take on Epsom and Ewell at the Memorial Ground, having lost 4-2 at the promotion hopefuls in the reverse fi xture just nine days ago. The Row are currently 14th in the Combined Counties Premier. Jim Macey’s Whitchurch sit sixth in the Wessex Premier, and will be hoping to collect three points against relegation-threatened Fawley on Saturday should the match escape the weather. Tadley, meanwhile, face a trip to Amesbury a week on Saturday. Danny Dolan’s side are currently ninth in Wessex Division One.

Sport Bites Waterlogged BASINGSTOKE RFC’s trip to Westcombe Park in the National League Three London was postponed on Saturday, due to a waterlogged pitch at the Kent ground. Westcombe are just one spot ahead of Basingstoke in the table, with the teams in 10th and 11th positions respectively. Basingstoke will hope to return to action on Saturday when they host CS Rugby, while last weekend’s postponed game has been rescheduled for March 15.

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• Nick Foster (left) and Rob Collard have been confirmed for eBay Motors for the upcoming season (Picture courtesy of btcc.net) NORTH Hampshire racing standing of the car and with it “We are thrilled to have Colin, drivers Rob Collard and Nick By Adam Flinn looking even better this sea- Rob and Nick back on-board Foster have been confirmed son, we can’t wait to get back in our pursuit of winning the news@basingstokeobserver.co.uk as part of the eBay Motors out there.” BTCC.” Foster added: “We were pretty Tony Austin, eBay Motors line-up for the 2014 British Touring Car Championship. position during the year when happy with how the season went manager, added: “With this The pair, who competed for the he came third at Knockhill, in 2013, and it ignited a real being our fi fth season, we are West Surrey Racing-run squad while Foster’s best result was ambition to push on. delighted that Colin, Rob and “You can only really be com- Nick will be representing the last season, were confi rmed a fourth-place fi nish at Croft. as staying on with the team on The team will continue with petitive at the highest level with team again for 2014. Tuesday morning, along with the BMW 125i M Sport car they the best people around you, and “With a year together under 2009 world champion Colin debuted last year, and are hop- that is what the eBay Motors our belts, this is a cohesive ing to build upon their 2013 team offers me.” Turkington. team of drivers that we hope While Turkington fi nished fi fth season. West Surrey Racing team boss can be really competitive this in last year’s standings, Collard Collard said: “We’re a close Dick Bennetts said: “This sea- season.” and Foster endured a difficult knit group here in the eBay son is all about building and the The fi rst three rounds of the season on track, ending the year Motors team and we really value guys at the factory have done a season take place at Brands each other as drivers. 13th and 15th respectively. lot of research and development Hatch circuit in Kent on March Collard managed one podium “We’ve all got a great under- work this winter. 30.

LOCAL basketball club Basingstoke Blizzards are appealing for new young players, as they hope to set up a junior section at the club. The new team would compete in tournaments and friendlies, and its establishment has been made possible by a grant from the Basingstoke and Deane Community Leisure Trust fund. Anyone interested can go to a training session, held at Queen Mary’s College Sports Hall every Saturday from 2pm.

Silver Shelley TEENAGE judo star Shelley Ludford has won a silver medal at the British Championships in Sheffield, following on from four golds and two bronze medals in a successful year. Shelley won five fights to reach the final in Sheffield, competing in the under 63kg class, before losing to world bronze medallist Lulu Piovesana. As a result of her competitive results in the past 12 months, Shelley has been selected for England’s Talent Development Squad.

Teenage skating star Harrison picked as part of Torvill and Dean anniversary show BASINGSTOKE ice skating star Danielle Harrison will be part of a celebratory show marking 30 years since Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won Olympic gold, taking place in Sarajevo next

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500 AND UP! Baird reaches EPL milestone, but Bison are pegged back in race for the title DEFENCEMAN Joe Baird as reached a landmark 500 has ppearances in ice hockey’s appearances English nglish Premier League. Baird, who rejoined BasingBaird Basing stoke Bison this season having started his career with the Herd, was given a special guard of honour by team-mates before their 3-2 win over Swindon Wildcats. However, they could not carry on this momentum and were

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30:41. It would take until 54:30 for Bison to get the winner, and while Nicky Chinn’s fi rst attempt was kept out, out Joe Greener was on hand to collect the rebound and take the victory. However, Bison’s trip to face Bracknell Bees on Sunday was less successful, as they were beaten 4-2. Kurt Reynolds put Bison ahead

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